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PACIFIC BIRD PRODUCT VIDEO!!!
PACIFIC BIRD PRODUCT VIDEO!!! Last year, we began receiving numerous requests for an in-store video that further explains and showcases our products and their many benefits. We have, since, constructed an informative and enjoyable video, and are eager to share … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Crimson Sunbird
If you love hummingbirds, let me introduce you to sunbirds—particularly the Crimson Sunbird! Sunbirds are similar to hummingbirds in both diet and size. Eating mainly nectar, these birds only measure up to four inches long! Crimson Sunbird Common Name: Crimson … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Red Knot
Red Knot What this little bird lacks in color, it sure makes up for in stamina! The Red Knot has one of the longest yearly migrations of any species—up to 9,300 miles—flying from the northern tundra to Tierra del Fuego … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Northern Shovelers
Male Northern Shoveler A birding trip is always made worthwhile when spotting a Northern Shoveler! In addition to its unique bill, which is unmistakably named for its spoon-like shape, the males possess a very richly hued, hard-to-miss, elegant plumage. Additionally, … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Himalayan Monal
Male Himalayan Monal Look Familiar? Disney-Pixar’s: Up That’s right, it’s Kevin! Well sort of—the colorful, beloved character from Disney-Pixar’s Film “Up” was actually based on this week’s featured bird: the Himalayan Monal! Common Name: Himalayan Monal; Impeyan Monal; Impeyan Pheasant; … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Ruby-crowned Kinglet
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of North America’s smallest birds. You would think that the cherry crest would be this bird’s most obvious identifier; however, it’s not. Unfortunately, the male usually keeps its beautiful red crown hidden. This means that it … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Whimbrel
The Whimbrel is a shorebird abundant throughout most of the world. It was one of the first shorebirds I came to know. In fact, the Whimbrel was the first bird that made me stop and really appreciate widespread migratory species. … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: Ruff
I have been fortunate to spot this beautiful wading bird in Europe several times. This gregarious sandpiper is a migratory bird that can be found throughout Europe, Africa, southern Asia and Australia. With a fairly distinctive appearance, the Ruff has a … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: California Quail
This weekend, Danielle and I will be attending the Wild Bird Feeding Industry Annual meeting and welcoming our colleagues to sunny California! We are incredibly excited to visit with some familiar faces, meet some new folks, hear some great, informative … Continue reading
Beak of the Week: American Crow
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! It’s that time of year when owls, vultures, ravens, and this week’s “Beak of the Week,” crows, show up everywhere in Halloween decorations! Whether it’s their black feathers that make for an ominous presence, their mythological significance as … Continue reading